HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-12-08 COMMUNITY AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 8.2014 CITY OF KITCHENER
The Community and Infrastructure Services Committee met this date, commencing at 2:33 p.m.
Present: Councillor B. loannidis-Chair
Mayor B. Vrbanovic and Councillors S. Davey, F. Etherington, Y. Fernandes, K.
Gal loway-Sealock, J. Gazzola, Z. Janecki, S. Marsh, D. Schnider and P. Singh.
Staff: J. Willmer, Chief Administrative Officer
D. Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services
M. May, Deputy CAO, Community Services
D. Tyagi, Deputy CAO, Infrastructure Services
L. MacDonald, Director, Legal Services &City Solicitor
J. Witmer, Director, Operations
H. Gross, Director, Engineering
J. Readman, Director, Transportation Services
S. Turner, Director, By-law Enforcement
L. Cooper, Manager of Development Engineering
C. Goodeve, Committee Administrator
1. INS-14-090 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -WATERLOO STREET
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-090, dated
October 21, 2014 recommending approval of a parking prohibition at anytime on the south side
of Waterloo Street. Mr. J. Readman reviewed the report, advising that this matter came about
in response to concerns with vehicles parking on the roadway which can make two-way traffic
unsafe and impede sightlines through the curve.
Ms. Lorrie Shantz, area resident, was in attendance and addressed the Committee in
opposition to the proposed parking prohibition. She advised that there is very limited parking
in this area, adding the City's survey was sent to 16 households and only 9 responses were
received. She attributed this low response rate to the number of residents in the area where
English is not their first language. She encouraged the City to postpone consideration of this
matter to allow for greater public consultation.
Mr. Alesandar Kolbas, area resident, was in attendance and addressed the Committee in
opposition to the proposed parking prohibition. He stated that he intends to operate an
architecture business out of his home and the loss of on-street parking could have a negative
impact on his ability to meet with potential clients.
In response to questions, Mr. Readman confirmed that vehicle collisions have occurred in the
subject section of Waterloo Street and agreed to provide statistics on the exact number of
collisions.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor S. Marsh to defer consideration of the subject
parking prohibition to the February 2, 2015 Community and Infrastructure Services Committee
meeting, to allow time for additional public consultation, which should include an option to
adjust the parking in the area to improve sightlines leading to the intersection.
On motion by Councillor S. Marsh -
it was resolved:
"That consideration of the following recommendation be deferred to the February 2,
2015 Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting, to allow time for
additional public consultation,which should include an option to adjust the parking in the
area to improve sightlines leading to the intersection:
`That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended so that parking be prohibited at
anytime on the south side of Waterloo Street from Shanley Street to a point 65
metres west thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report
INS-14-090."'
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2. INS-14-087 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -AHRENS STREET EAST
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-087, dated
September 30, 2014 recommending approval that parking be permitted for a maximum of 15
consecutive minutes on the south side of Ahrens Street East.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to permit parking for a maximum of 15
consecutive minutes on the south side of Ahrens Street East from a point 13 metres
east of Queen Street North to a point 31 metres east thereof, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-087."
3. INS-14-089 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -NEWBURY DRIVE
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-089, dated
October 16, 2014 recommending approval of a parking prohibition at anytime on the
south/west side of Newbury Drive.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking at anytime on the
south/west side of Newbury Drive from a point 65 metres east of Burnaby Crescent to a
point 25 metres east thereof, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report
INS-14-089."
4. INS-14-093 - ALL WAY STOP TRAFFIC CONTROL - MOUNT LAUREL CRESCENT
AT BRIDLEWREATH STREET
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-093, dated
November 21, 2014 recommending approval of the installation of an all-way stop at the
intersection of Bridlewreath Street and Mount Laurel Crescent/Donnenwerth Drive.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to permit an all-way stop to be installed at
the intersection of Bridlewreath Street and Mount Laurel Crescent/Donnenwerth Drive,
as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-093."
5. INS-14-094 - ALL WAY STOP TRAFFIC CONTROL - COUNTRY HILL DRIVE AT
CENTURY HILL DRIVE
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-094, dated
November 21, 2014 recommending approval of the installation of an all-way stop at the
intersection of Country Hill Drive and Century Hill Drive.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to permit an all-way stop to be installed at
the intersection of Country Hill Drive and Century Hill Drive, as outlined in
Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-094."
6. INS-14-095 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -AMHERST DRIVE
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-095, dated
November 6, 2014 recommending approval of a parking prohibition on both sides of Amherst
Drive between Pinnacle Drive and Durham Street.
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6. INS-14-095 - ON-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS -AMHERST DRIVE (CONT'D)
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
"That the Uniform Traffic By-law be amended to prohibit parking from Monday to Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on both sides of Amherst Drive between Pinnacle Drive and
Durham Street, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-095."
7. INS-14-098 - NOISE EXEMPTION - HIGHWAY 401 RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING
(MTO)
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-098, dated
November 20, 2014 recommending approval of a noise exemption to the Ministry of
Transportation (MTO) for the Highway 401 reconstruction and widening project for the period
of April 1, 2015 to November 30,2018.
Several members expressed concern with the length of the term for the proposed noise
exemption, suggesting that it would be preferable to only provide a one year exemption to
allow flexibility when dealing with any issues that may arise during the reconstruction project.
On motion by Councillor J. Gazzola-
it was resolved:
"That the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) and its contractor(s) be exempt from
the provisions of Article 6 (Construction Work) of the City of Kitchener Municipal Code
Chapter 450 (Noise)for the Highway 401 reconstruction and widening project, reference
WP 4-00-00, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from April 1, 2015 to April 1,
2016."
8. CSD-14-108 - BOULEVARD PARKING PROGRAM
The Committee considered Community Services Department report CSD-14-108, dated
November 25, 2014 recommending that parking continue to be permitted on the boulevard
(paved area of a driveway between the sidewalk and the curb/road edge)from December 1st to
March 31st of each year. Mr. S. Turner reviewed the report, advising that the majority of
feedback received from the pilot project run in Ward 5 last year was positive.
At the request of Councillor J. Gazzola, Mr. Turner agreed to provide additional information
prior to the December 15, 2015 Council meeting with respect to any concerns Planning staff
may continue to have with respect to permitting parking on boulevards.
Several members indicated that while they were supportive of implementing the boulevard
parking program on a permanent basis in Ward 5, it would be preferable to implement the
program as a one year pilot in the remainder of the City.
On motion by Councillor Gal loway-Sealock-
it was resolved:
"That parking on the boulevard (paved area of a driveway between the sidewalk and the
curb/road edge), be permitted in Ward 5 from December 1st to March 31st, annually,
subject to the conditions, as outlined in Community Services Department report CSD-
14-108; and further,
That parking on the boulevard (paved area of a driveway between the sidewalk and the
curb/road edge), be permitted from December 1st to March 31st as part of a one year
pilot project in Wards 1-4 and Wards 6-10."
Voted on clause by clause.
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8. CSD-14-108 - BOULEVARD PARKING PROGRAM (CONT'D)
Clause 1 — Carried Unanimously on a recorded
vote.
Clause 2—Carried on a recorded vote.
In Favour: Mayor B. Vrbanovic and
Councillors B. loannidis, S. Davey, S. Marsh,
D. Schnider, K. Galloway-Sealock, Y.
Fernandes and Z. Janecki.
Contra: Councillors J. Gazzola, P. Singh and
F. Etherington.
9. INS-14-086 - ACTIVA HOLDINGS INC. DRAINAGE PETITION
The Committee considered Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-086, dated
October 28, 2014 regarding a Petition of Drainage to secure a legal outlet for stormwater
management for Activa's Gravel Ridge Trail Lands, as per the requirements of the Ontario
Drainage Act. In addition, the Committee was in receipt this date of correspondence from
Activa Holdings Inc., dated August 22, 2014, requesting the City to process the subject
petition.
Ms. L. Cooper reviewed the report, advising that the proposed development on the subject
lands would require a private stormwater management pond, which will treat the water for
quality and will match pre to post development runoff volumes. She added that at the meeting
held with area stakeholders, no objections were expressed to the subject petition. She noted
that the developer has agreed to be responsible for all costs and the City will bear no expense
for this project.
Mr. Larry Masseo, Activa Holdings Inc., was in attendance in support of the Petition for
Drainage Works, advising that as part of a review of a Zone Change Application submitted for
the subject lands, the City required that a legal drainage outlet be created. He stated that this
required an agreement with the adjacent property owners; however, to date they have not
been able to reach such an agreement. Accordingly, the subject petition has been submitted
as per the legal procedure stipulated by the Drainage Act.
In response to questions, Ms. L. MacDonald advised that the City can ultimately choose not to
proceed with the petition, in which case the petitioner then has the right to appeal the decision
to the Minister at a tribunal. She noted that given the date of when the petition was filed with
the City,Activa is currently eligible to file an appeal.
Councillor K. Galloway-Sealock expressed concern that as the Ward Councillor she did not
participate in the stakeholders' meeting and suggested that additional discussions should be
held with area residents.
A motion was brought forward by Councillor Galloway-Sealock to defer consideration of the
recommendation contained in Report INS-14-086 to the December 15, 2014 Council meeting,
to allow additional time for consultation with the area landowners.
On motion by Councillor Gal loway-Sealock-
it was resolved:
"That consideration of the following recommendation, be deferred to the December
15, 2014 Council meeting, to allow additional time for consultation with the area
landowners:
`That the Petition for Drainage to secure a legal outlet for stormwater
management for Activa's Gravel Ridge Trail Lands, Part Lot 130, Part 6 of Ref.
Plan 58R-3628, German Company Tract, be approved to proceed and be
processed, as outlined in Infrastructure Services Department report INS-14-086;
and,
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9. INS-14-086 - ACTIVA HOLDINGS INC. DRAINAGE PETITION (CONT'D)
That a copy of the subject Petition for Drainage as well as the City's decision
regarding this matter, be circulated to the Grand River Conservation Authority
(GRCA);and further,
That an Engineering Consultant be retained to complete the third party
engineer's report for a legal outlet for stormwater per the requirements of the
Ontario Drainage Act."'
10 ADJOURNMENT
On motion, this meeting adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
C. Goodeve
Committee Administrator